Rotterdam Rechter Maasoever , South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Verzetskruis Herdenkingsmonument
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Resistance Cross Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 21, 2024
1. Verzetskruis Herdenkingsmonument / Resistance Cross Memorial Marker
Gefusilleerd op 24 oktober 1944
J.P.J. Ameling 26-3-1886
C. Diteweg 8-7-1918
C.R. van Efferen 13-2-1898
P.J. van der Meer 6-3-1919
For Those That Fell
Shot on October 24, 1944
Johannes Pieter Jacobus Ameling March 26, 1886
Cornelis Diteweg July 8, 1918
Charles Rudolf van Efferen February 13, 1898
Pieter Johannes van der Meer March 6, 1919
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is October 24, 1944.
Location. 51° 55.405′ N, 4° 28.786′ E. Memorial is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Rotterdam Rechter Maasoever. It is on Doelwater, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Doelwater 3, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland 3011 AW, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Monument Voor Joodse Oorlogslachtoffers / Jewish War Victims Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); March 12, 1945 Hofplein Execution Memorial
this page online
Also see . . . Memorial Executions 24-10-1944 Doelwater (Traces of War).
Excerpt: In a faηade of the Rotterdam police headquarters a mosaic work is placed in commemoration of four men of the resistance who were executed by the Germans on the 24th of October 1944. It was a reprisal for the successful assault of the resistance on the police headquarters whereby 40 men, merely political prisoners, were liberated.(Submitted on April 9, 2024.)
The original memorial was a wooden cross, of which several are placed at places where people of the resistance died or were executed. Because of the new construction of the police headquarters at this spot the mosaic is placed instead of the cross.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 21, 2024
2. Verzetskruis Herdenkingsmonument / Resistance Cross Memorial - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 21, 2024
3. Verzetskruis Herdenkingsmonument / Resistance Cross Memorial - wider view
The memorial is (barely) visible here on the right side of the police station.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
